Stony Brook announces December programming

NORFOLK — Mass Audubon Stony Brook has announced its December programming. Registration is required for all programs (except as noted). For information: http://massaudubon.org; 508-528-3140.

Tiny Trekkers: 10:30 a.m. to noon Dec. 16. Participants can start the weekend off with a knowledgeable Stony Brook teacher on the trails learning about nature. Each day will have a special topic. There will be crafts and activities. For ages 2.9 to 6. Fee: $5 for members, $6 for nonmembers, per person, per session.

Space Invaders!: 6-9 p.m. Dec. 15. Each December thousands of meteors collide with the atmosphere, usually unseen or unappreciated by Earthly inhabitants. Those who choose to get up before sunrise, however, and who are lucky enough to have a clear night sky, can witness a phenomenon that has continued for centuries. The Geminids Meteor Shower is considered by many to be the best show in the winter night sky. The Geminids are known for producing up to 60 multicolored meteors per hour at their peak. Stony Brook will supply the hot drinks and snacks. The minimum age is eight years. Fee: $17 for members, $20 for nonmembers.

Birds of a Feather Flock Together: 9 to 10:30 a.m. Dec. 17. Participants can introduce family to the variety of wintering birds at Stony Brook. Participants can learn just how these creatures survive the harsh New England winters. Together, the group will look for golden and ruby crowned kinglets, rusty blackbirds, juncos, ruffed grouse and wild turkeys. The minimum age is six years. Fee: $9 for members, $11 for nonmembers.